Review of The Gypsy Moths (1969) by N B — 22 Jun 2007

Another film, by John Frankenheimer. Lancaster & Hackman are excellent, and the plot is UNsentimental.

This review of The Gypsy Moths (1969) was written by N B on 22 Jun 2007.

The Gypsy Moths has generally received mixed reviews.

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